War is a crime which involves all other crimes.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- War is a fundamental crime that brings about many other crimes.
- In plain terms
- War causes many other crimes.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize war’s broad destructive impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do societies accept war despite its crimes?
- How can we prevent war‑related crimes?
Another view
Not all wars are equally criminal; context matters.
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